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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,456.76, 1,197,096.42 and 485,519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,456.76, 1,197,096.42 and 485,519.08 is: 670,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,456.76 : 1,197,096.42 = 485,519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,456.76/1,197,096.42 = 485,519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,456.76x = 1,197,096.42 × 485,519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,456.76x = 581,213,152,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,213,152,509.69/867,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,019.74

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